Salvatore Quasimodo: Biography, Facts and Career
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Salvatore Quasimodo (Italian: [salvaˈtoːre kwaˈziːmodo]; 20 August 1901 – 14 June 1968) was an Italian poet and translator, awarded the 1959 Nobel Prize in Literature "for his lyrical poetry, which with classical fire expresses the tragic experience of life in our own times". Along with Giuseppe Ungaretti and Eugenio Montale, he was one of the foremost Italian poets of the 20th century.
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- Full name: Salvatore Quasimodo
- Born: 1901-08-20
- Nationality: Italy
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q83038
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Who is Salvatore Quasimodo?
Salvatore Quasimodo (Italian: [salvaˈtoːre kwaˈziːmodo]; 20 August 1901 – 14 June 1968) was an Italian poet and translator, awarded the 1959 Nobel Prize in Literature "for his lyrical poetry, which with classical fire expresses the tragic experience of life in our own times".
What nationality is Salvatore Quasimodo?
Salvatore Quasimodo is Italy.
When was Salvatore Quasimodo born?
Salvatore Quasimodo was born on 1901-08-20.
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